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The Hawker " Hornet " single-seater machine was an interceptor. It was on exhibition at Olympia in 1929 but visitors were not allowed to inspect it at close quarters. It was of metal construction, driven by a Rolls· | The Hawker " Hornet " single-seater machine was an interceptor. It was on exhibition at Olympia in 1929 but visitors were not allowed to inspect it at close quarters. It was of metal construction, driven by a Rolls· | ||
Royce F XI supercharged engine. Although a biplane, the arrangement of the pilot's seat relatively to the centre section of the upper wings was such as to give a n unobstructed upward view.<ref>[[The Engineer 1929/07/26</ref> | Royce F XI supercharged engine. Although a biplane, the arrangement of the pilot's seat relatively to the centre section of the upper wings was such as to give a n unobstructed upward view.<ref>[[The Engineer 1929/07/26]]</ref> | ||
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High speed single-seater interceptor fighter.
The Hawker " Hornet " single-seater machine was an interceptor. It was on exhibition at Olympia in 1929 but visitors were not allowed to inspect it at close quarters. It was of metal construction, driven by a Rolls· Royce F XI supercharged engine. Although a biplane, the arrangement of the pilot's seat relatively to the centre section of the upper wings was such as to give a n unobstructed upward view.[1]
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